Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina is a beloved herbaceous perennial prized for its thick, velvety, silver-gray foliage that forms a dense, low-growing mat. Often used as a groundcover or border edging, its soft, woolly leaves provide a unique sensory experience and striking visual texture. While it produces upright spikes of small purplish flowers in summer, many gardeners remove them to focus on the foliage. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, showing excellent drought tolerance once established.